SoA/ToB and Highlander?

Sir Exxon · 02-16-2002, 07:59 AM

I just randomly thought of this:
The movie 'Highlander' and BG2 has alot in common. You know, both fight to become some sort of powerful god, 'There can be only one' and all that stuff. And they must kill other spawns to become the god.
Though the characters in BG2 can die on other ways then getting their hed cut off... [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Is this just me, or do they actually have alot in common?

see ya!

J'aran · 02-16-2002, 09:04 AM

Yep, the Baldur's Gate saga and Highlander have a lot in common. I've seen threads detailing this on other boards, I've seen a thread comparing BG with Star Trek (or was it Star Wars? Can't remember) and at one time I've even thought about pointing out all the resemblances between characters from BG with characters from Dragonball/DBZ. Didn't go through with it though, because I thought it would be a bit silly.

Helspanth · 02-16-2002, 09:05 AM

The fact that in the end only one Bhaalspawn ascends to godhood and that there is constant strife between the Spawn is a BIG similarity indeed.However I think that this is the end of the similarities between the two series.
Unless of course you count the swordplay as well!!!!

Dragonball?????WHERE???

[ 02-16-2002: Message edited by: Helspanth ]

lavos · 02-16-2002, 08:35 PM

GREAT POINT,
One song that would go great to the BG:

O Here we are.Born to be kings.
We're the princes of the universe.
Here we belong.Fighting to survive.
In a world with the darkest powers.
And here we are.We're the princes of the universe.
Here we belong.Fighting for survival.
We've come to be the rulers of your world.
I am immortal.I have inside me blood of kings.
I have no rival.No man can be my equal.
Take me to the future of your world.
Born to be kings.Princes of the universe.
Fighting and free.Got your world in my hand.
I'm here for your love and I'll make my stand.
We were born to be princes of the universe.
No man could understand.My power is in my own hand.
Ooh.Ooh.Ooh.Ooh.People talk about you.
People say you've had your day.
I'm a man that will go far.
Fly the moon and reach for the stars.
With my sword and head held high.
Got to pass the test first time - yeah.
I know that people talk about me I hear it every day.
But I can prove you wrong cos I'm right first time.
Yeah.Yeah.Alright.Watch this man fly.
Bring on the girls.
Here we are.Born to be kings.We're the princes of
the universe.Here we belong.Born to be kings.
Princes of the universe.Fighting and free.
Got the world in my hands.I'm here for your love.
And I'll make my stand.
We were born to be princes of the universe.
ne thing that is in the

Tancred · 02-16-2002, 09:58 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lavos:
GREAT POINT,
One song that would go great to the BG:

O Here we are.Born to be kings.

Perhaps 'Here we are - born to kill things' would be more appropriate. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Tancred · 02-16-2002, 10:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Helspanth:
The fact that in the end only one Bhaalspawn ascends to godhood and that there is constant strife between the Spawn is a BIG similarity indeed.However I think that this is the end of the similarities between the two series.
Unless of course you count the swordplay as well!!!!
Dragonball?????WHERE???

[ 02-16-2002: Message edited by: Helspanth ]

Well, there is that voice similarity between The Kurgan and Sarevok...

J'aran · 02-17-2002, 08:35 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Helspanth:

Dragonball?????WHERE???

Try comparing Sarevok to Vegeta, Imoen to Buruma, Minsc & Boo to Tenshinhan & Chiaozu, Tazok to Nappa, Melisan to Seru, Khalid & Jaheira to Kuririn & #18, Gorion to Grandpa Gohan. There are a lot of matches.

Alright, some of these are a bit far-fetched, but there are some similarities in each matching pair.

Helspanth · 02-17-2002, 11:49 AM

LOL never thought of that!
Sarevok does have some strong similarities the Prince!They both rock that's for sure!
another good one is the khalid-Jaheira to kurrin and 18! LOL!

02-16-2002, 09:05 AM	#3
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 44 Posts: 1,050	The fact that in the end only one Bhaalspawn ascends to godhood and that there is constant strife between the Spawn is a BIG similarity indeed.However I think that this is the end of the similarities between the two series. Unless of course you count the swordplay as well!!!! Dragonball?????WHERE??? [ 02-16-2002: Message edited by: Helspanth ] __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

02-16-2002, 08:35 PM	#4
lavos Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: slovenia Posts: 31	GREAT POINT, One song that would go great to the BG: O Here we are.Born to be kings. We're the princes of the universe. Here we belong.Fighting to survive. In a world with the darkest powers. And here we are.We're the princes of the universe. Here we belong.Fighting for survival. We've come to be the rulers of your world. I am immortal.I have inside me blood of kings. I have no rival.No man can be my equal. Take me to the future of your world. Born to be kings.Princes of the universe. Fighting and free.Got your world in my hand. I'm here for your love and I'll make my stand. We were born to be princes of the universe. No man could understand.My power is in my own hand. Ooh.Ooh.Ooh.Ooh.People talk about you. People say you've had your day. I'm a man that will go far. Fly the moon and reach for the stars. With my sword and head held high. Got to pass the test first time - yeah. I know that people talk about me I hear it every day. But I can prove you wrong cos I'm right first time. Yeah.Yeah.Alright.Watch this man fly. Bring on the girls. Here we are.Born to be kings.We're the princes of the universe.Here we belong.Born to be kings. Princes of the universe.Fighting and free. Got the world in my hands.I'm here for your love. And I'll make my stand. We were born to be princes of the universe. ne thing that is in the __________________ \"This won\'t hurt much.\" last words of the Dragon dentist.

02-16-2002, 09:58 PM	#5
Tancred White Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2001 Location: UK Age: 45 Posts: 1,893	quote: Originally posted by lavos: GREAT POINT, One song that would go great to the BG: O Here we are.Born to be kings. Perhaps 'Here we are - born to kill things' would be more appropriate. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ \"HELP! I\'ve superglued myself to a flaming bowling ball!\"

02-16-2002, 10:01 PM	#6
Tancred White Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2001 Location: UK Age: 45 Posts: 1,893	quote: Originally posted by Helspanth: The fact that in the end only one Bhaalspawn ascends to godhood and that there is constant strife between the Spawn is a BIG similarity indeed.However I think that this is the end of the similarities between the two series. Unless of course you count the swordplay as well!!!! Dragonball?????WHERE??? [ 02-16-2002: Message edited by: Helspanth ] Well, there is that voice similarity between The Kurgan and Sarevok... __________________ \"HELP! I\'ve superglued myself to a flaming bowling ball!\"

02-17-2002, 08:35 AM	#7
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 46 Posts: 1,493	quote: Originally posted by Helspanth: Dragonball?????WHERE??? Try comparing Sarevok to Vegeta, Imoen to Buruma, Minsc & Boo to Tenshinhan & Chiaozu, Tazok to Nappa, Melisan to Seru, Khalid & Jaheira to Kuririn & #18, Gorion to Grandpa Gohan. There are a lot of matches. Alright, some of these are a bit far-fetched, but there are some similarities in each matching pair.

02-16-2002, 07:59 AM	#1
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	I just randomly thought of this: The movie 'Highlander' and BG2 has alot in common. You know, both fight to become some sort of powerful god, 'There can be only one' and all that stuff. And they must kill other spawns to become the god. Though the characters in BG2 can die on other ways then getting their hed cut off... [img]tongue.gif[/img] Is this just me, or do they actually have alot in common? see ya!

02-16-2002, 09:04 AM	#2
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 46 Posts: 1,493	Yep, the Baldur's Gate saga and Highlander have a lot in common. I've seen threads detailing this on other boards, I've seen a thread comparing BG with Star Trek (or was it Star Wars? Can't remember) and at one time I've even thought about pointing out all the resemblances between characters from BG with characters from Dragonball/DBZ. Didn't go through with it though, because I thought it would be a bit silly.

02-17-2002, 11:49 AM	#8
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 44 Posts: 1,050	LOL never thought of that! Sarevok does have some strong similarities the Prince!They both rock that's for sure! another good one is the khalid-Jaheira to kurrin and 18! LOL! __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

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